Abstract

Objective: In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Body Sensations Questionnaire (BSQ) which was originally developed by Chambless (1993).
Method: ACQ was administered to 122 patients with panic disorder. Translation, back-translation and pilot assessment of BSQ Turkish version completed. Socio-demographic data form and BSQ Turkish version were administered to participants. For reliability of BSQ test-retest correlation, split-half technique and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient were used. Principal component analysis and varimax rotation used for factor analysis.
Results: 66% (n=80) of the participants were female and 34% (n=42) were male.The mean age of participants was 31.7±10.8 years and age range was 18-58 years. Statistically significant results supported BSQ Turkish version’s validity and reliability
Conclusion: The results of this study show that the Turkish version of BSQ is a reliable and valid scale for measuring the fear of the bodily sensations associated with panic.

Key words: Body Sensations Questionnaire; validity; reliability